Pregnant Woman Refuses to Attend MIL’s Fancy Birthday Dinner

Being pregnant can be a challenge, especially when it comes to dressing up for special occasions. One woman found herself in a difficult situation when her mother-in-law (MIL) planned a fancy birthday dinner at a restaurant with a strict dress code. Already 7.5 months pregnant and struggling to find suitable clothes, she decided not to attend the event, causing tension with her husband. But is she really in the wrong for wanting to prioritize her comfort? ‍♀️

The Fancy Birthday Dinner

Pregnancy Wardrobe Woes

MIL’s Cold Attitude ❄️

A Pointed Gift?

Ignoring the Expecting Mom

Husband’s Take on the Situation ️

The Birthday Dilemma ‍♀️

Family Obligations vs. Comfort ️

Husband’s Reluctant Admission ️

The Final Word ️

To Go or Not to Go: The Pregnant Dilemma

Caught between a strict dress code and her own pregnancy, a woman decides not to attend her MIL’s fancy birthday dinner, leading to a disagreement with her husband. Despite understanding the importance of family gatherings, she feels that her MIL’s cold attitude and the effort required to find a suitable outfit make the event too much to handle. Her husband, who admits to feeling uncomfortable attending the event alone, accuses her of using pregnancy as an excuse. So, who’s in the right here? Let’s see what people have to say about this tricky situation… ️ ‍♀️

Husband doesn’t like anyone at MIL’s party? Ditch it. NTA

Persuading partner to attend family functions? Red flag or nah?

Options for pregnant woman to handle MIL’s fancy dinner

Slay the dress code, steal the show, and silence the MIL

Suggests faking illness to skip MIL’s dinner. NTA.

Pregnant woman refuses MIL’s fancy dinner, commenter says NTA

Skipping MIL’s dinner? NTA. Send a tacky card instead

Spouse support at family events: YTA for not reciprocating.

Growing a human is a valid excuse, NTA

Skip the dinner, tell husband to be a big boy

When family events become a burden on one partner

Saving money for baby over MIL’s fancy dinner. NTA

Stay home, MIL’s not nice. NTA.

Husband needs to grow up and stand up to his mother

Saving money for baby > fancy dinner outfits. NTA

Honesty is the best policy, NTA for setting boundaries

Doubts raised about restaurant’s dress code policy.

Pregnant woman refuses expensive outfit for MIL’s b-day dinner. NAH.

Skipping MIL’s dinner for therapy? NTA prioritizes mental health

User calls pregnant woman the a**hole for not attending MIL’s party

Pregnant woman declines MIL’s dinner invite due to COVID-19 concerns

NTA prioritizes spending on kid over fancy dinner attire

Suggests making MIL pay for new outfit to donate later

Pregnant woman refuses MIL’s fancy dinner, advises to make excuse. NTA.

Spouse’s family sucks, united front needed, NTA

User calls out pregnant woman for refusing to attend MIL’s dinner

MIL caused marital issues, husband needs therapy. NTA.

Pregnant woman refuses MIL’s dinner, husband TA. Problem solved!

MIL’s strict dress code for pregnant DIL – intentional or not?

Pregnant woman refuses MIL’s dinner, NTA. Costly and uncomfortable.

Pregnant woman declines MIL’s fancy dinner with a polite excuse

Husband supports her, attends her family functions, and she can’t attend one of his mother’s events? YTA.

Stay home in your sweats. NTA

Husband should support pregnant wife, NTA.

Suggests sending a gift and husband making brief appearance

Skipping MIL’s birthday dinner while pregnant, NTA. Outfit won’t fit

Crafty excuse to skip MIL’s dinner with baby’s help

Excused from MIL’s dinner at 7.5 months pregnant

Pregnant woman refuses MIL’s fancy dinner, NTA. Commenter suggests compromise.

Pregnant woman declines MIL’s fancy birthday dinner attire request. NTA.

Enjoy some quiet time before the baby comes

Skip the fancy dinner, celebrate separately or send flowers

Pregnant woman refuses MIL’s party invite, gets support and gift advice

NTA and give your husband an out on annoying family stuff

Pregnant woman refuses MIL’s fancy dinner, NTA suggests classic excuse

NTA. Suggests blaming Covid, sending MIL a thank-you gift trap. Evil.

Fashion advice for pregnant woman declining MIL’s dinner invitation

Pregnant woman refuses to attend MIL’s dinner. NTA.

Supportive comment suggests seeking help for difficult MIL situation.

Partner should prioritize pregnant partner and baby over mother. NTA

Struggling with a strict dress code? NTA, stay comfy

Pregnant woman skips MIL’s dinner, sends card instead

Pregnant woman declines MIL’s party invite, NTA. Baby could arrive.

Husband’s mom is a nightmare, NTA for skipping dinner

Husband’s absence from MIL’s dinner to help pregnant wife? NTA

Pregnant woman debating attending MIL’s fancy dinner, no AH here.

No obligation to attend MIL’s dinner. Hammer the nails in.

Redditor advises pregnant woman to avoid unnecessary conflict with MIL

Pregnant woman offers casual brunch to MIL instead of fancy dinner

Pregnancy as an excuse? NTA wins this round

Pregnant woman NTA for skipping MIL’s fancy dinner. MIL drama.

Focus on nesting together before baby. Don’t attend dinner.

Pregnant woman’s health prevents MIL’s birthday dinner attendance

Pregnant woman refuses to attend MIL’s birthday dinner. NTA.

Pregnant woman skips MIL’s dinner, commenters agree NTA

Embrace the idea that you don’t want to celebrate NTA

Introverted couple uses pregnancy as an excuse to avoid events

Pregnant woman has the right to be choosy with events

Pregnant woman declines MIL’s fancy dinner, NTA and relatable

Pregnant woman gets out of fancy dinner, sends flowers instead

Stand your ground and be fair. NTA

Pregnant woman refuses MIL’s fancy dinner, NTA according to comment.

Pregnant woman receives support for skipping MIL’s fancy dinner

Pregnant woman fakes illness to avoid MIL’s dinner party

Pregnant woman’s husband won’t attend MIL’s dinner, she has an excuse

Suggests renting if dinner is free, otherwise bow out tactfully.

Pregnant woman’s COVID concerns met with disbelief

Pregnant woman refuses MIL’s dinner invite, NTA all around

Staying safe during pandemic > MIL’s fancy dinner

Spouse asking for support, wife should attend MIL’s dinner ️

Pregnant woman excused from fancy dinner, NTA

Prioritizing health over MIL’s fancy dinner

Crafty excuse to skip MIL’s fancy dinner with a guilt trip

Protect yourself and your child from toxic in-laws.